Xiaomi recently came up with a brand new affordable handset for the Asian market: the Redmi Note 11 4G. Despite the large diffusion of 5G, 4G-only phones are still a big thing and a lot of people still choose them because they often allow saving a lot of money. That is why we had the chance to make a comparison between the Redmi Note 11 4G and two more recent 4G phones: the Realme 9i which just launched in the European market as well, and the Vivo Y32. They all come with great prices, but which one offers the highest value for money? This specs comparison will hopefully let you find out.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y32

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G Realme 9i Vivo Y32
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm,
181 g		 164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm,
190 g		 164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm,
182 g
DISPLAY 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), LCD 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), IPS LCD 6.51 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Mediatek Helio G88, octa-core 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, octa-core 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 11, MIUI Android 11, Realme UI Android 11, Origin OS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Triple 50 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.1 front camera		 Dual 13 + 2 MP, f/2.2 + f/2.4
8 MP f/1.8 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W 5000 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES dual SIM, reverse charging dual SIM 5G, dual SIM, reverse charging

Design

My favorite design of this comparison is the one of the Realme 9i. It has a more elegant camera module than Redmi Note 11 4G, is less invasive, and with the same color as the rear cover. Further, unlike the Vivo Y32 that comes with a waterdrop notch, it comes with a punch-hole design for the display: the punch hole is placed on the top left corner. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 4G remains interesting because it is the most compact phone of the trio. All of these devices are made of polycarbonate for both the rear side and the frame.

 

Display

The most advanced displays belong to the Redmi Note 11 4G and the Realme 9i. They have two LCD panels with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080p and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The Realme 9i has a wider 6.6-inch panel, while the Redmi Note 11 4G stops at 6.5 inches. Unfortunately, the Vivo Y32 has a lower HD+ resolution with 720p and it comes with a standard 60 Hz refresh rate, so expect an inferior image quality. All the phones are equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

 

Specs & Software

The Snapdragon 680 mobile platform found on the Realme 9i and the Vivo Y32 is actually more powerful than the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset found on the Redmi Note 11 4G. Between these two, the Vivo Y32 wins the hardware comparison because it offers up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage, while the Realme 9i stops at 6 GB of RAM. The trio runs Android 11 out of the box, with highly customized user interfaces on top. Do you prefer MIUI, Realme UI or OriginOS?

 

Camera

The best rear camera department belongs to the Redmi Note 11 4G which offers a 40 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro sensor. The Realme 9i has the same 50 MP main camera, but it lacks an ultrawide sensor, replaced by a useless depth sensor. The Vivo Y32 comes with a poor 13 MP dual camera, but its front camera is more interesting thanks to an f/1.8 focal aperture which should allow capturing brighter selfies.

 

Battery

All of these phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Vivo Y32 should last more on a single charge because it has a display with a lower resolution and a standard refresh rate. The Realme 9i has the fastest charging technology with a power of 33W, but unlike its two rivals, it does not support reverse charging.

 

Price

Redmi Note 11 4G starts from $157/€138 in China, Vivo Y32 begins at €140/$159, and Realme 9i is currently unavailable in the Chinese market but it can be purchased in India for $203/€179. The Realme 9i wins the comparison thanks to its great chipset, faster charging, and great overall specifications.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y32: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G

PRO

  • Reverse charging
  • More compact
  • Stereo speakers
  • IR blaster

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Realme 9i

PRO

  • Wider availability (for now)
  • Great design
  • Faster charging
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • Bigger

Vivo Y23

PRO

  • Interesting front camera
  • Reverse charging
  • Good price

CONS

  • Lower resolution
  • Inferior cameras

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